Molotov Plan Blow to West
Berlin dispatch reports a Soviet memo at the Big Four conference outlining a plan to secure Communist rule in Germany. It calls for dismantling Western European security pacts, banning militaristic groups, forming an all German provisional government, delaying unification under Big Four, and expelling Hitler officials. The memorandum also demands German control of a future election and a one year troop withdrawal after a German peace treaty in 1954.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Dulles
United States
Bonn Republic
Hitler
Fireworks stand owned by city marshal destroyed in blast
In Balcones Heights near San Antonio a fireworks stand owned by City Marshal Jack Casper was hit by a stray skyrocket bought by a youngster. Casper and his wife fled the stand as a chain reaction destroyed the business. Police captain quipped Casper is out of business with a bang.
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Jack Casper
Balcones Heights
San Antonio
Casper
Bob Allen
Traitor Tag Urged For All Reds in US
The House Un-American Activities Committee urged that proven Communists be legally branded conspirators and auto prosecuted under the Smith Act. The 1952 report also called for legalizing wiretapped evidence, immunity for bulky witnesses, and stronger Taft-Hartley measures to curb subversive activity.
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Tag
Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
United States
Congress
Committee
Oil Well Blowout Near Andrews Injures Eight
An oil well 10 miles southwest of Andrews blew out and burned Saturday, injuring eight workers from Odessa. Fire raged 90 feet high, with $100,000 damage to rig and equipment. Thick drilling mud saved workers from severe burns as firefighters planned mud flooding to smother the flames.
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Andrews
Odace
Parker Drilling Co
Odessa
J. L. Owens
Bob Adams
The
Odessa American
Roosevelt May Give Up Race
James Roosevelt said he had not decided whether to stay in the Democratic race for California's 26th District. He added he would honor existing speaking engagements and defer further comments on the continuing maintenance suit filed by his estranged wife, with his lawyer to file a full answer Monday.
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Los Angeles
James Roosevelt
Congress
California
Roosevelt
Jackie Gleason Injured After Fall on TV Skit
New York Jan 30 A fall during a Saturday night TV skit left comedian Jackie Gleason with a dislocated right foot torn ligaments and a fractured shin. He was taken to Doctors Hospital for X rays and hospitalization. Art Carney replaced him for curtain call as the show closed.
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New York
Jackie Gleason
Peck
Bad Boy
Gleason
Doctors Hospital
Art Carney
Gleason’s
Poll Tax Wind-up Is Fast
Thousands in Amarillo and Potter County rushed to over 39 poll tax stations to push county registration past 21,000 with one day left for 1954. Randall County shows 4,200 eligible voters after a late surge, well below 6,000 in 1953, while last minute registrations still possible.
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Amarillo
Potter County
Randall County
Hubert Cole
Castleberry Drug
Hali Drug
700 West 16Th
News-Globe
League For Women Voters
Jaycees
Lubbock
Weather notes from Amarillo and other cities in 1954
A brief weather summary shows Amarillo recording two clear days in 30 during 1954 with cloudy skies and mid afternoon readings. Also noted are cloud cover reports for Houston Dallas Oklahoma City and other locations with consistent cloudiness and modest wind readings.
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Amarillo
Houston
Cesseees
Dallas
Okla
Sue
Political big guns to boom this week
Washington plans reveal a three day GOP rally starting Feb 4 with national committee finance and youth adjuncts. Lincoln Day box supper will feature President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon with Cabinet members. Democratic National Committee names loyal Texas Democrats to an advisory council to discuss funds and party issues.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Texas
National Party
National Committee
Finance
Women's
Young Republican
Congress
House
Sports Arena
Hollywood
Republican National Finance Committee
Senate
Texas Cotton Acreage Up In 1954 State Allotment Increase
The Texas Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation board announced an allotment increase of 1,342,320 acres for upland cotton. The 65 40 50 formula will directly apportion the rise to farms across the state, deemed the most equitable method to correct inequities and relieve High Plains and Growth area farmers.
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Texas
AEC
Wocuom
Associated Press
Texas Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Board
College Station
Claude K. McCan
Victoria
Fred Chandler
Pecos
Bob Lyons
Amarillo
Blind Sheltie Wanzer Missing in Amarillo
A totally blind Shetland sheepdog named Wanzer is missing in Amarillo. He resembles a small collie and belongs to a breeder in Lubbock, kept at Russell Howes Forest’s home. The Howes and Humane Society have searched for 24 hours. contact 2-5382 with any information.
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Amarillo
Sheltie
Wanzer
Russell Howes Forest
Lubbock
Humane Society
Bricker Compromise Awaits Green Light From President
Senate Republicans report Sen. Bricker has conditionally accepted a bipartisan compromise on the treaty making amendment. The plan would change how treaties become law and include roll call ratifications, while dropping a disputed clause that Eisenhower warned could revert to state voidance of treaties. Bricker says the amendment protects domestic liberties without harming international affairs. President Eisenhower weighs whether to endorse the proposal or demand changes.
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Iite
Nepublucan
Sen
Bricker
Ohio
Eisenhower
Washington
Senate
Knowland
California
GOP
George D-Ga
George
United States
Congress
Tragedy at Cairo Station Kills 28 as Train Hits Crowd
At Kafr El Zayat station near Cairo the Cairo Alexandria express struck a cheering crowd of spectators for President Gen. Mohamed Naguib. At least 28 people died and five were seriously injured, with authorities later revising casualties. The driver claimed no warning due to a curve. President Naguib comforted victims and ordered payments to families.
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Cairo
Egypt
Mohamed Naguib
Kafr el Zayat
Alexandria
Nacuib
Farouk I
Spies' Lawyer Emanuel Bloch Found Dead in Bathtub
Emanuel H. Bloch, Rosenberg case attorney, was found dead in his Greenwich Village apartment bathtub with scalding water. Police say he suffered a heart attack. he had recently aided the Rosenbergs and secured a home for them. Miss Gloria Agrin raised the alarm after he missed a business appointment.
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New York
Emanuel H. Bloch
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Eisenhower
Bloch
Greenwich Village
Gloria Agrin
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Rosenberg
Association of the ‘Bar of the
City of New York
Appellate Division
State Supreme Court
Sale of Husband for 75000 Is Bad Business
A Dallas housewife criticizes a Louisiana woman's plan to sell her husband for 75000, arguing taxes reduce proceeds and proposing a businesslike view of marriage as an investment. She cites after tax income around 5000 dollars, urges limiting expenses and maximizing earnings to yield a healthy return.
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Raymond Holbrook
Dallas
Kentwood
Louisiana
Dallasite
Weather forecast for Amarillo and vicinity
Cloudy Sunday with clearing around noon and warmer by afternoon. Saturday night low around 28 degrees. Sunday high near 64. Monday mostly fair and warmer. West Texas regions expect cooler conditions in the Panhandle and South Plains.
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Amarillo
Ficinity
Esenne
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
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